KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan said police will take firm action against those involved in illegal gatherings or demonstrations in Perak following political uncertainty in the state.

“I hope party supporters will not stage gathering as they only inconvenience the people and disturb public order. Party leaders should calm the supporters and advise them not to break the law,” he told Bernama here today.

The IGP was commenting on rumours that the opposition would hold gatherings and demonstrations to protest the fall of the Pakatan Rakyat state government after four state assemblypersons defected to Barisan Nasional (BN).